Press Releases
MINNEAPOLIS – Oct. 10, 2012 – Flashing the “Green Line” moniker, the first light rail vehicle (LRV) built for the Central Corridor LRT line arrived today at Target Field Station, its bell ringing with abandon.
For Immediate Release: October 5, 2012
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
Obama, Congressional Democrats Continue Fight to Create Jobs
Chicago (Oct. 4, 2012) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a $1.4 million Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grant to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to reduce mercury exposure risk for women and children who live along Lake Superior’s north shore. Excessive blood mercury levels have been documented in infants in this area. The funding will be used to improve health screening and to develop more effective fish consumption advisories.
For Immediate Release: September 17, 2012
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
Washington, DC – From sundown on September 16 to nightfall on September 18 Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year – is celebrated. Rosh Hashanah marks the start of Jewish High Holy Days, and ten days later the Jewish community will celebrate Yom Kippur – the day of atonement.
For Immediate Release: September 14, 2012
Contact: Maria Reppas (McCollum), (202) 225-6631 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
H.R. 6385 Designates Federal Lead Agency and Creates New Multi-Agency Effort
For Immediate Release: September 12, 2012
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
WASHINGTON, D.C.—
What: USGS Coalition Congressional Reception Honoring Representatives McCollum and LaTourette
When: Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rayburn Foyer, Rayburn House Office Building
For Immediate Release: September 11, 2012
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) commemorated the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
For Immediate Release: September 7, 2012
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
St. Paul, MN – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) today issued the following statement upon learning of the death of the Hon. Stanley Crooks, Chairman of the Mdewakanton Sioux Community:
“The passing Chairman Stanley Crooks is a tremendous loss for Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, for all tribal Nations, and for anyone who worked closely with him. Chairman Crooks’ leadership transformed his community and made him a highly respected national figure.